used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Before going to bed Matt gathered a little information concerning the village of Purling.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
Catskill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
cyclesnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlz/
plural of “cycle” — an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE DIAMOND MERCHANT.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
set up or found
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
brought together in one place
From this reading Before going to bed Matt gathered a little information concerning the village of Purling.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
the act of departing
From this reading Before going to bed Matt gathered a little information concerning the village of Purling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
a message received and understood
From this reading Before going to bed Matt gathered a little information concerning the village of Purling.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before going to bed Matt gathered a little information concerning the village of Purling.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
the force of workers available
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
MERCHANTnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading THE DIAMOND MERCHANT.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
Purling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before going to bed Matt gathered a little information concerning the village of Purling.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIAMOND MERCHANT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
two-seated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Before going to bed Matt gathered a little information concerning the village of Purling.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was midnight before the motor boys were deposited on the walk in front of their hotel in Catskill.
which person or people
From this reading Matt, according to agreement, paid the driver who had brought them to Catskill five dollars for his services.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A team and two-seated wagon had brought them, and they had not left the vicinity of the road at the foot of the mountain until they had driven around for an hour, made inquiries concerning two men on motor cycles, given a description of the sailor, and passed word that the men were thieves and were to be arrested and held if found.
